Hollow Island
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"I am offended by the brash, outspoken, egotistical musician," said the fans in a forum dedicated to a band fronted by Bono.
There is a huuuuge difference between what their egos drive them to do. Until he was around 40, Bono devoted his life to art and the occasional good cause. Since then, he's devoted his life to helping the sick and poor while occasionally making music.
Kanye's ego drives him to glorify himself. Nothing else. Sure, he makes music, but does that music exist for any other reason than for him to tell everyone that he's a genius? He thinks he's entitled to work in the fashion industry because...why? Because he's paid his dues as a designer, went to school for it and worked his way up? No, it's because he thinks he's a genius and he's entitled to get whatever he wants. Thing is, he's not a genius. He's a fucking moron. His "rants" are the ravings of a mediocre mind that thinks it's exceptional.
It's disgusting that Kanye acted like he was going to take the mic from Beck. Beck handled it well because he's Beck and enjoys absurdity, but come on! Kanye took that moment and turned it into something about him, and that's sick. And then to say that Beck needs to respect real artistry and give the award to Beyonce...goddamn it. What he's saying is that Beck isn't a real artist! Who says that? Who picks on Beck?? Kanye is a bully, and people celebrate that. I don't get it.
Bono's persona can be annoying but there is no point of comparison between him and West aside from the fact that they have large egos. They way their ego makes them behave could not be more different. Kanye is a bully.